Manager, Grants Delivery - Sydney, Australia - NSW Department of Communities and Justice

NSW Department of Communities and Justice

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Sydney, Australia

3 weeks ago

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Description

Division:
NSW Reconstruction Authority- Location: Sydney, NSW, AU, 2000- Req ID:
Full-time temporary opportunity - Up to January 2024 with a possibility of extension:

Clerk Grade 11/12, Salary ($134,411
$155,445), plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading:

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Location: Balance between home and the office (Sydney Olympic Park)

About the Agency
The NSW Reconstruction Authority (the Authority) is a statutory corporation within the Planning & Environment cluster. The Authority will improve how NSW plans for disasters and ensure that we recover from them faster.

To reduce the severity and impacts of disasters, the Authority will complete critical planning and preparation with communities, businesses and government.

When disaster does strike, we will get recovery started swiftly and coordinate reconstruction efforts across agencies, communities and other stakeholders.

About the role

The Manager, Grants Delivery is responsible for leading and coordinating the function and team responsible for the agency's portfolio of Commonwealth, State and other grant programs.

Key responsibilities for this role include (but not limited to):

Oversee the establishment of new and existing grant programs, ensuring they are brought to market in an agile way, whilst managing the approvals required in a high risk and sensitive environment
Work with key stakeholders to ensure new grant programs align with and support agency and whole of government objectives, and have appropriate risk controls and reporting in place
Continually review the Grants portfolio to maximise efficiency and outcomes, introducing innovations where needed to deliver benefits for the agency, our communities, and grantees
Collaborate with key internal teams to optimise grant program delivery and outcomes
Manage and maintain a robust financial management and reporting system with appropriate governance to ensure the accurate and timely recording of grant allocation and provide 'one source of truth' information.
Lead and coach staff to ensure they have the knowledge, skills and support to achieve agency objectives and drive a culture of high performance, best practice and continuous improvement.

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About you

This is an exciting opportunity to join our growing team where you can really make a difference to help support NSW Communities.

To be successful in this role you will have:

Exceptional communication and leadership skills to be able to influence and inspire others
Ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Strong influence and negotiating skills to be able to deliver on program outcomes within dedicated timeframes
Strong commercial and financial acumen and familiarity with contractbased funding mechanisms
Experience in working in a fast paced, dynamic environment whilst supporting a large team
Significant experience in managing and developing the grants program lifecycle in a dynamic, high risk and sensitive environment
Managed appropriate risk controls without losing a focus on community outcomes and the experience of grantees.

Joining our team with a rewarding job in a community-driven agency is just the start

NSWRA also offers:

Flexible working practices
Contemporary workspaces and technology
Access to learning and development opportunities
Employee assistance and wellbeing program (with a cool app)
Workforce that values inclusion
Competitive pay and conditions (including flextime)
Fitness Passport with a choice of 200+ gyms and pools across NSW

How do I apply?

Attach a cover letter outlining how you meet the requirements and capabilities of this role, as specified in the role description.
Attach an up-to-date resume detailing your capabilities, skills and experience relevant to the role.

Closing date:
Tuesday, 18th April :59pm)

Diversity
**_A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months._